With DJs and delectable drinks, Fanboy is bringing San Francisco vibes to Richmond Brandon Pearson isn’t afraid to experiment. After his Laotian restaurant, Temple, failed to take off at 2713 W Broad Street, he converted the concept into Sabai Jai — a casual...
I’ll admit I kind of freaked out when I found out I’d have the chance to interview Nile when they played at Kingdom in March. I’ve been a fan forever, especially in my high school days when I swore a very heavy allegiance to death metal and listened to almost nothing else. These days, I listen to all manner of punk, metal, and other forms of...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, June 6, 5 p.m. Andrew W.K., Strike the Chord and Burn, Of Want and Misery @ Kingdom - $16/All Ages Andrew W.K. is bigger than ever, and to have this man draped in white appearing in the intimate confines of Kingdom has the makings of a strong and solid evening. Andrew Wilkes-Krier, aka Andrew W.K., is an immensely talented...
Sara Bohannon returns with another set of show reviews in the form of haiku. This episode features Julie Karr, Little Master, RPG, and quite a few more. Enjoy! Sara Bohannon returns with another set of show reviews in the form of haiku. This episode features Julie Karr, Little Master, RPG, and quite a few more. Enjoy! May 17 @ The Nile Diamond...
Black Sabbath - 13 (Vertigo) Well, it's finally here--Black Sabbath's first studio album in 18 years and first with original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne since 1978 low point Never Say Die! A whole huge article could be written just about the hype surrounding this album, which has been endlessly leveraged to create what the band and their label...
There's a lot of unconventional success stories for bands over the past couple of years. Take fun. for example. Yeah, Glee covered "We Are Young," but it wasn't until a car commercial featured the song that it took off and cemented the band as headliners for years to come. There are tons of others too, but Atlas Genius just might have the best...
The Head And The Heart, Black GirlsFriday, May 31 at Friday Cheers When any festival or concert series announces its upcoming lineup, the first thing people do is find that one band or show that is an absolute “must-see.” Richmond’s concert series are no exception, so when Venture Richmond announced the line-up for Friday Cheers, you better...
Author & Punisher - Women & Children (Seventh Rule) It can be easy to forget that industrial music was once a menacing creative force. It's difficult to pinpoint the decisive moment that the style changed from something deconstructed and negationist on a scale that popular music had not to that point experienced (witness British conservative MP...
Night Birds and Big Eyes, two punk bands signed to Richmond’s Grave Mistake Records, will be playing Gallery 5 on June 8 with Iron Reagan and Unholy Thoughts. The show is being presented by Vinyl Conflict, Richmond’s favorite hardcore punk record store located in Oregon Hill. Night Birds and Big Eyes, two punk bands signed to Richmond’s Grave...
Carbon Leaf, Will Hoge Thursday, May 30 at Groovin' In The Garden After over two decades of performing together, Carbon Leaf still has a lot to give to music lovers out there. I’m sure there are some people who are either indifferent to the band or maybe can’t even stand them, but their track record is mind-blowing to me. I’m not calling Carbon...
